Later Hagia Sophia, Virgin Theotokos and Child, Ivory Archangel Panel Flashcards
What happened to Hagia Sophia later on?
The Muslims took the area over, and the building became a Mosque from a Church.
Why do some Historians say that the Hagia Sophia survived because of it’s conversion.
Historians believe that if it wasn’t converted the Muslims probably would’ve destroyed it.
What is a Sultan?
An appointed person who stayed isolated in Mosques.
What is a Sultan’s Lodge?
A separate area in a Mosque that is higher up and is where the Sultan prays alone.
What is the Virgin and Child Painting?
A Byzantine painting depicting the Virgin Theotokos and her child with Saints Theodore and George by her.
What is Encaustic Painting?
A painting style in which wax is used to convey color.
What style is the Virgin and Child painting in?
It uses Encaustic Painting and has a classicizing style adapted from Rome.
What is one of the cool effects of the Virgin and Child Painting?
The painting looks flat at first sight but does actually have some depth, and the painting draws the eyes to look inward and upward towards the hands of God.
Why is the Ivory Panel with the Archangel important?
It is from the Byzantine Empire, and it is much larger than most ivory objects, this one is 18in.
What is the style of the Ivory Panel with the Archangel?
It is very classical, it has Greek letters and a Roman style.
